Unlocking Productivity
Jenny and Cal discuss the importance of giving oneself permission to prioritize self-care in order to enhance productivity and cognitive function. They explore the lack of focus on the physiological component of office work and the need for a conversation around optimizing brain performance.In this clip
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Ep. 157: JENNY BLAKE: Help Me Do Less!
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